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minnie116 Member

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  • p.s. I've just noticed that you said your marathon is May 18th. The main thing is don't run if you're not physically ready - there'll be others!! xx
  • Hi, I really feel for you. When I was training for my first marathon 5 years ago now I got a stress fracture in my foot which put paid to my training only 2 weeks away from the race. I'd logged a long run of 20 miles. Earlier on in my training as I started to extend the distance on my long runs I noticed a niggling pain…
  • I'm in too! I've lost 9 pounds since January 1st but now I seem to have ground to a halt...though I have my cheat days and last week was my birthday week :-) I love to run so that's my exercise...I'm marathon training at the mo after running one last year and loving it ( before the pounds piled on!). I've got 7 pounds to…
  • Eating fruit but opting for the ones lower in sugar. It's the ready made sauces, dressings, biscuits etc I've cut right down on..I have a very sweet tooth. Read Sarah Wilson's ''I Quit Sugar''...interesting read :smile:
  • Yep - cut right down on refined sugars now for few months now. Never felt fitter...I'm a keen runner training for my second marathon. Running better, sleeping better, no mid-afternoon sugar slumps and less moody ( or so my other half says :-)) Recommend it!
  • Quaker 100% wholegrain oats, skimmed milk and a few blueberries...job done.
  • I'm a keen runner and live out in the country. Over the years I've stuck to the pavement ( sidewalk) when one's available but if one isn't just make sure that you run in the face of on-coming traffic so that you can be seen. Having said that the beach and the forest are my favourite spots to run now....no traffic :-)
  • Wow - what amazing willpower you have. Such determination. You're an inspiration to us all. x
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